The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-06
THE FIELuT OF LITERATURE
New Books.


book to the .Blue Jackets of '6l,r by the same
author, Willis j. Abbott. Il is a history, written
for young readers. of the naval battles of the
second war with Great Britain, to which is pre-
fixed account of the French war of 1898. The
field has been pretty well traversed. but the
work is well done, and makes good reading for
boys. The descriptions of celebrated naval en-
gaeements are very spirited, as are those OF
privateering cruises, etc. The illustrations are
graphic account of very interesting period in
American history, it belongs to the best class OF
books for boys 1t is bound in very handsome
and unique style. Ornamental canvas covers,
So. New York: Doda,i Mead g. Co. Indian
apoiis: The Bowen Merrill Company.
The result OF the Hon. W. ID. KeIley's trip
through the South. made last summer. is vol
ume entitled, THE Old South and the New.
Mr. Kelley visited the South in 1867, and on this
latter visit he wss able to contrast its present
with its former condition. Although Mr.. Kelley
il pre- eminently politician of the Republican
school, there 10 partisan politics in this book.
except as he points out the importance TO the
South of a protective tariff policy for the develop
meut of her infant industries and manufactures.
On this subject Mr. Kelley is always clear. strong
and consistent. He visited many of the most
prosperous sections and industrial centers in the
South. and the record Of his Observable ms is very
interesting and conveys an excellent idea of the
proSE0SS DSlDg mdue In tDdG pOftlon OIL iHe COuu-
try. The book is Published in 6. P. Putnams
Sons tNew York; Questions of the Day series.
To attempt to write new discourse on so old
theme manners and social etiquette might,
would think, appall the bravess author. yet
repeated efforts are made IN that direction. The
latest is Social Customs, " by Florence Fl. Hall
IL Is rather more than a mere set of rules for
behavior for il contains reflections on the reason
and origin of social customs, and gives the inside
history of many fashions Intricate questions
of fashion, dress. conduct Of weddings. parlor
and ballroom etiquet, management of dinner
aud evening parties, etc, are discussed with all
the seriousness which. IN the minds OF many,
they emnently deserve. Il is printed and
bound in handsome style. Extra cloth, gilt
tops. So. Boston: Estes 81 Lanriat. Indianap-
oils. The Bowen Merrill Company.
Students of photography. or those who con-
template studying il. will be interested to know
that new edition has been issued of 1.-THE
Manual of Photography" by Benn Pitman and
Jerome B. Howard. It is now conceded that
the Pitman system is the best and this work
leads all others. This work is called the Jubilee
edition, and is the two hundredth thousand OF
the work. Pitman'e system and manual of
study have been before the public nearly fifty
years, and still hold the lead The present edl-
ton is revised to date. and embraces a number
of new features, making it in all respects the
best treatise and textbook extant on the sub
jecs tits published by the Photographic IDsd-
tuLes Oh CtncInnhtl. w., hHU eau De OFueEcu ny
mail or through booksellers. Extra cloth, 81.
A collection of essays by Maurice Thompson
is published under the title of 'Eyloan Secrets
in Songs and Books" The essays have ap-
pearei at different times in the Atlantic, Serb
ners and other magazines. They treat OF vari
Gus aspects of woods life and bird life in very
pleasant and interesting manner Mr.. Tbomp-
son knows well how to utilize the knowledge and
observations of others. and To make the most OF
the materials At his disposal, but he il also q
close observer and genuine lover of nature.
of con venient size aud very readable contents.
New York: John B. Alden Cloth, orna-
mented, 60 cents; can be ordered by mail with
seven cents additional for postage.
'The Painters Encyclopedia" by Franklin
B. Gardner contains definitions Of all impor-
tant words in the art of plain and artistic
painting. with details Of practice in coach, car
riage, railway car. house, sign and ornamental
painting, including granting, marbling staining,
vanishing, polishing. lettering, stenciliug,
gliding, bronzing. scene painting, norssiaia.
painting and all work in which a brush pencil
palette is used. II is a practical treatise for
practical people. The contents are alphabet
ically arranged, and the text IS aided by numer
illustrations New York: NJ. T. Richard
son, p. o. Box 2348
s'Zszag Journeys IN India; or, the Antipodes
of the Far East" by Hezekiah Burtsrworth, is
a revival Of the popular Ziezag series for young
readers. It is a collection of the popular house
hold stories current in India, arranged as to
give view of the history of India aud its pres
ept condition The stories are unique, inter
esting and Instructive. and some Of them very
beautiful. The illustrations numerous and
attractive, and the book is altogether excel
mates that the Ziezag series will be continued
boston: Estes q Lauriat Indianapolis:
Cathcart, Cleland & Company. Price 81 70.
''The Knockabout Club in the Everglades is
a new volume in the Knockabout series, being
an entertaining account of the clubs visit to
Florida, and the members adventures with ali
gators, snakes and bears, by f. A Ober the
weil-known lecturer ana author. The object of
the trip was the exploration of Lake Okechobee,
and the accompanying artist has portrayed the
boys stirring adventures and the scenes en- route
in numerous spirited illustrations. The book is
very attrectvely printed and bound, and makes
a capital Christmas gift for healthy boy.
Boston: Estes g. Lauriat. indianapolis: The
Bowen Merrill Company.
Lizzie w. Champney. author of ''Vassar
Girls' series. is out with q new book entitled
'Three Vassar Girls at Home" It is nara
tive of two holiday trips uade by three Vassar
girls, one through the South as far Florida,
and the other through Colorado and west to
style, and the descriptive passages are very
good. To give the necessary touch of romance
the book winds up with two weddings. It is
copiously illustrated with sketches from nature.
Boston: Estes & Lauriat. indianapolis: The
Bowen Merrill Company.
'Gunetnics. or the Ethical Status Of Woman"
by Rev. w. Z. Brown. president of Cinciuna,i
Weslyn College, is discussion of the woman
question from Christian standpoint. The
author argues from Scripture, earnestly and
cogeutly, that the woman has all the rights and
inmunlties bestowed upon her that belong to
tn male. both in the church and the state It
is a strong plea for the recognition of woman as
having equal inheritance. endowment and dis
pensaton with man in matters of religion, and
that she should be conceded equal rights in
every field of life New York: Funk 81
Wagnalls.
''Vocal and Action-La nguage." by E. n. Kirby.
instructor in elocuton in Harvard University,